AI Researcher Jacob Coxon Resigns Due to Safety Concerns
Researcher Jacob Coxon, who has worked at OpenAI and Anthropic, has resigned from his position citing that artificial intelligence is reaching dangerous levels and companies are acting irresponsibly.
Researcher Jacob Coxon, known for his work in the field of artificial intelligence, announced that he resigned due to the irresponsible attitude of companies and the major risks posed by the technology.
Background of the Resignation
Software engineer and researcher Jacob Coxon, who played a role in the development of artificial intelligence, announced that he was leaving his position, complaining about the irresponsibility of companies and the technology becoming increasingly dangerous.
Accusations Directed at Companies
Coxon, who previously conducted AI training research within OpenAI, the developer of ChatGPT, and Anthropic, accused both companies of irresponsibility.
Stating that artificial intelligence is evolving towards a self-improving superintelligence, Coxon argued that firms are gambling with human lives.
Superintelligence and Risks
He stated that developers understand the risks well, but the dangers are ignored due to the focus on the race to turn artificial intelligence into a superintelligence.
Anthropic founder Dario Amodei had also previously stated in a message that superintelligence would test humanity as a species.